Youth Ministry: June/July 2016

I turned this job down when it was first offered to me. I was reminded of this turn of events, when a parent of a Fish Clubber pointed this out in a lovely thank you note. Two years ago, I was both drawn to the idea of connecting and mentoring younger people and frankly frightened […]

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Attention Graduates!

Attention Graduates! Please email office@hopechurchrca.org with details of graduation from high school, college, or graduate school. If you know your future plans, please include those. We will recognize our graduates at a later date in a Sunday worship bulletin.

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Appreciation Reception for our Teachers, Youth Leaders and Children and Worship Leaders: May 22

This year the Christian Education Ministry will host a Teacher Appreciation reception after the 11:00 a.m. service on May 22nd. After pizza lunch, we hope that everyone will extend their sincere thanks to those who have taught and lead our adults, youth and children with a creative, faithful and willing spirit. All leaders, teachers, youth […]

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Beth Carroll Graduation: May 9

Congratulations to Beth Carroll on her Graduation from Western Theological Seminary: Beth graduates on Monday, May 9, completing her Masters of Divinity degree from Western Seminary.  Beth has served as the Youth Ministry Director at Hope Church for the past 2 years, and she will be a full time Pastoral Resident at Hope Church for […]

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Announcing Beth Carroll, Our New Pastoral Resident For Youth and Young Adult Ministry

It is with great pleasure that we announce the appointment of Beth Carroll to a newly created position of Pastoral Resident for Youth and Young Adult Ministry. This position combines two positions which were previously budgeted, that of Youth Ministry Director, and Young Adult Ministry Director, into a full-time position for a one-year appointment as […]

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Parents Book Discussion: beginning April 17

Sunday mornings at 9:30am on April 17, May 1, May 15, and May 22 Pastor Jill will lead a discussion of the book The Whole Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson. Stop by the table in the gathering area to pick up […]

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Hope Church News, April 2016

Catch up on the latest Hope Church News! In this issue: Build Hope: April 30 Dinner and Auction Caring for Creation Update Announcing Beth Carroll Our New Pastoral Resident For Youth and Young Adult Ministry The Refugee Crisis—What Can We Do? CROP Walk: Ending Hunger One Step At a Time!

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Youth Ministry: February 2016

What does a 55 year old miner in Lapland have in common with a 13 year old from Holland, MI? On the surface, it would seem the answer would be very little. They come from different cultures. They speak different languages. They eat different foods. And they might very well worship God using vastly different […]

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Youth Ministry: January 2016

We are gearing up for the second semester! Even though it still feels like October outside, Fish Club and High Hopes have some fun and meaningful activities set up for winter. First up is one of our favorites activities of the year, winter retreats. Each retreat is held at Cran Hill Ranch, in our favorite […]

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